What suburb is postcode 2233?

Heathcote is the primary suburb with postcode 2233 in New South Wales. In some cases multiple suburbs share the same postcode — Heathcote is the main locality.

Which local government area is Heathcote in?

Heathcote (2233) is located in the Sutherland local government area in New South Wales.

What data does Stickybeak show for Heathcote?

Stickybeak shows 16 data cards for Heathcote (2233) covering affordability (median sale prices, rental yield, first home buyer eligibility), lifestyle (schools, childcare, walkability, commute times), risk factors (flood zones, bushfire prone land, air quality, traffic volume), and suburb growth signals (development pipeline, price trajectory, demographics).

Is Heathcote flood prone?

Flood risk varies street by street in Heathcote. Check the Dealbreakers section on this page for the latest NSW flood zone mapping sourced from official state government data. Always verify at the property level with a Section 10.7 certificate before purchasing.

What are the best schools near Heathcote?

The Schools card on this page lists primary and secondary schools within the catchment area for Heathcote (2233), including their NAPLAN performance data and distance from the suburb centre.

Is Heathcote (2233) eligible for the First Home Buyer scheme?

The First Home Buyer eligibility card on this page shows which NSW and federal government schemes — including the First Home Guarantee, stamp duty exemptions, and the First Home Super Saver scheme — apply to purchases in Heathcote (2233). Eligibility depends on the purchase price and your individual circumstances.

How is Heathcote changing?

The Change section on this page covers new housing supply from the development pipeline, historical price trajectory, and demographic shifts for Heathcote (2233) using data from NSW Planning, the ATO, and the ABS.

Heathcote 2233 suburb insights

Thinking about buying in Heathcote (2233)? This page consolidates 16 data cards from NSW government, the ABS, and Transport for NSW to help you build a complete picture of what ownership and life in the Sutherland suburb actually looks like. The analysis covers affordability signals — median sale prices, rental yield, and first home buyer eligibility — alongside lifestyle indicators including school catchments and walkability, risk factors such as flood and bushfire exposure, and suburb-change metrics covering the development pipeline and price trajectory. Jump between the four sections using the sticky navigation above, or scroll through the full analysis below.

Last refreshed April 2026 (most cards). Per-card sources show exact dates.

All data has limits. See our data caveats.

Can I afford Heathcote?

Serviceability check

What would a typical mortgage look like in Heathcote? Based on the suburb median of $1,427,500 (houses) and the local median household income.

Monthly repayment

$7,046/mo

6.3% variable · Apr 2026

Repayment-to-income

72.6%

Stretch

Loan assumptions

$1,142,000 loan

20% deposit ($285,500)

30-year P&I

At today's rate, repayments here would eat 73% of the typical local household's gross income. That is out of reach for most buyers.

Repayment burden vs Sydney median income

Heathcote72.6%

Sydney median income78.6%

30% stress line

Assumes a 20% deposit and a 30-year P&I owner-occupier loan at the current Sydney variable rate. Your actual rate, deposit, and income will differ.

Sources: RBA Table F6 (rate), ABS Census 2021 G02 (income), suburb median sale.

Nearby suburbs with lower medians

Still looking? These suburbs are closer to reach.

Engadine 2233$810,00041% RTI Kirrawee 2232$880,00045% RTI

Based on median prices and a 20% deposit at 6.27% variable.

Can I afford Heathcote?

Rental market in Heathcote

Median weekly rent from lodged bonds. Sep 2025. Bond count suppressed by DCJ (30 or fewer lodgements this quarter).

Rents here sit around the Sydney middle. A balance of rental stock and owner-occupier demand.

Median weekly rent · Unit · 2 bed

Small sample

$650per week

Sep 2025 · bond count suppressed

Quarterly trend · last 12 quarters

Nearby suburbs · same combination

Menai2234

…

7.8 km away

Kirrawee2232

…

9.5 km away

Gymea2227

…

10.2 km away

Jannali2226

…

10.8 km away

NSW DCJ Rental Bond Board · Sep 2025 · CC BY. Cells with 10 or fewer bond lodgements are suppressed; cells with 30 or fewer have the bond count suppressed but rent published. Figures are transacted rents, not asking rents.

Source: ABS Census 2021, Postal Areas (CC BY 4.0).

Any dealbreakers?

Air quality in Heathcote

FairAQI · NSW DCCEEW

03:03 AEST

Campbelltown West station · 18.0 km from centroid

12-month median: AQI 27 · Good

Air quality is acceptable but sensitive groups may notice effects.

Pollutants

nearest station

PM2.5i

10.2µg/m³

24-hr avg

PM10i

24.6µg/m³

24-hr avg

NO₂i

2.1pphm

1hr reading

AQI · last 12 months · daily mean

Campbelltown West station · 365 daily points

Source: NSW DCCEEW Air Quality API (CC BY 4.0). Historical data updated weekly; live readings cached 60 minutes.

View dealbreakers as a standalone report →

DEVELOPMENT PIPELINE · NSW PLANNING PORTAL · 2233

What’s in the pipeline

NSW Planning Portal feed paused at the source for postcode 2233. Expected back by Q3 2026.

How might Heathcote change?

Investor activity in Heathcote

2233 · ATO Taxation Statistics · ~18-month lag

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics (CC BY 2.5 AU).

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Comparing suburbs in the same area can sharpen your decision. Browse suburb insights for other Sutherland postcodes, or explore the full Sutherland suburb index.

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Frequently asked questions

What suburb is postcode 2233?: Heathcote is the primary suburb with postcode 2233 in New South Wales. In some cases multiple suburbs share the same postcode — Heathcote is the main locality.
Which local government area is Heathcote in?: Heathcote (2233) is located in the Sutherland local government area in New South Wales.
What data does Stickybeak show for Heathcote?: Stickybeak shows 16 data cards for Heathcote (2233) covering affordability (median sale prices, rental yield, first home buyer eligibility), lifestyle (schools, childcare, walkability, commute times), risk factors (flood zones, bushfire prone land, air quality, traffic volume), and suburb growth signals (development pipeline, price trajectory, demographics).
Is Heathcote flood prone?: Flood risk varies street by street in Heathcote. Check the Dealbreakers section on this page for the latest NSW flood zone mapping sourced from official state government data. Always verify at the property level with a Section 10.7 certificate before purchasing.
What are the best schools near Heathcote?: The Schools card on this page lists primary and secondary schools within the catchment area for Heathcote (2233), including their NAPLAN performance data and distance from the suburb centre.
Is Heathcote (2233) eligible for the First Home Buyer scheme?: The First Home Buyer eligibility card on this page shows which NSW and federal government schemes — including the First Home Guarantee, stamp duty exemptions, and the First Home Super Saver scheme — apply to purchases in Heathcote (2233). Eligibility depends on the purchase price and your individual circumstances.
How is Heathcote changing?: The Change section on this page covers new housing supply from the development pipeline, historical price trajectory, and demographic shifts for Heathcote (2233) using data from NSW Planning, the ATO, and the ABS.

Explore Heathcote in depth

Dig deeper into specific topics for Heathcote 2233: see flood risk, schools, walkability, and rental market as standalone pages. Or browse the full Sutherland suburb index to compare nearby options.